Resident Assistant (RA)
About The Position
A Resident Assistant (RA) in senior living supports residents with daily living activities and helps create a safe, engaging environment. Tasks may include assisting with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, as well as providing emotional support and companionship. RAs play an important role in promoting residents’ well-being and independence. The position provides resident-centered care according to service plans and direction from the RN Care Coordinator. It involves communicating with residents, families, and staff; monitoring residents and reporting changes or concerns; documenting services; and following safety, standard precautions, body mechanics, and scope-of-training requirements. The RA completes required training and assists with scheduling to ensure adequate care coverage while supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The employer offers full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities, with scheduling options that may vary according to community needs. The role may include 8-hour shifts and scheduled weekend rotation. The position is located at Lutheran Homes & Health Services in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Requirements
- At least 16 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- One year of caregiving experience preferred.
- CBRF training preferred but not required.
- CPR certification preferred.
- COVID vaccine preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered care according to service plans and direction from the RN Care Coordinator.
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet.
- Offer emotional support and companionship, and promote residents’ well-being and independence.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
- Monitor resident status and promptly report changes or concerns.
- Accurately document services and follow safety, standard precautions, body mechanics, and scope-of-training requirements.
- Complete required training.
- Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate resident care coverage.
- Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Benefits
- Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in the health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
- Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
- Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts.
- Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift.
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
